Abstract: A sheet for ink-jet printing including a base sheet 1 and a printing layer 3 formed on a surface of the base sheet 1 and containing a plaster (shikkui) and an organic binder, wherein the printing layer 3, further, contains at least one kind of additive selected from the group consisting of glycerin, water-soluble polymer and non-ionic surfactant. The sheet for ink-jet printing promotes the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui) after the printing so that the printed image quickly exhibits fastness and weather-proof property due to the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui).

Abstract: A sheet for ink-jet printing including a base sheet 1 and a printing layer 3 formed on a surface of the base sheet 1 and containing a plaster (shikkui) and an organic binder, wherein the printing layer 3, further, contains at least one kind of additive selected from the group consisting of glycerin, water-soluble polymer and non-ionic surfactant. The sheet for ink-jet printing promotes the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui) after the printing so that the printed image quickly exhibits fastness and weather-proof property due to the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui).

Abstract: A printing sheet 1 comprising a base sheet 5 and an inorganic solidified matter layer 3 laminated on the surface of the base sheet 1, the surface 3a of the inorganic solidified matter layer 3 serving as the printing surface, wherein, in an electron microphotograph magnified by 100 times, the printing surface is a surface on where continuous flat surfaces and indefinite protuberances surrounded by said flat surfaces are present being mixed together, the protuberances being present at a ratio of 10 to 30% per a unit area and being observed having sizes or long diameters of 10 to 300 ?m and in a number of 50 to 300 per 1 mm2. With this printing sheet, the fiber is effectively prevented from adhering on the surface of the inorganic solidified matter layer on which the printing is to be executed, and images can be finely printed maintaining in good quality without being blurred.

Abstract: To provide a printing sheet capable of vividly forming a fast image having rugged feeling and pictorial depth, featuring excellent weather-proof property, particularly, of yellow pigment. [Means for Solution] A printing sheet comprising a substrate sheet in which semisolid shikkui (slaked-lime plaster) precursor particles are dispersed.

Abstract: A method of attaching a decorative sheet in the method of bonding the decorative sheet onto the surface of an underlying material having a corner portion, the decorative sheet having a decorative layer comprising an inorganic cured material formed on one surface of a substrate sheet, the method of attaching a decorative sheet comprising a partly cutting step of preparing the decorative sheet having a cover sheet formed on the surface of the decorative layer maintaining a stripping strength, and incising the decorative layer via the cover sheet in a portion of the decorative sheet corresponding to the corner portion of the underlying material; a folding step of folding the decorative sheet along the incision in a manner that the substrate sheet is on the inside; a bonding step of bonding the substrate sheet of the decorative sheet onto the surface of the underlying material by using an adhesive in a manner that the folded portion of the decorative sheet is in agreement with the corner portion of the underlying

Abstract: A printing sheet of this invention includes a substrate sheet and a printing layer which is formed on a surface of the substrate sheet and contains a semi-solidified plaster precursor. Printing is effected on the surface of the printing layer by using, for example, an ink-jet printer. Upon effecting the printing by using the printing sheet, a highly durable image can be vividly formed featuring rugged feeling and painting-like deepness.

Abstract: Optical emission spectra from a test wafer during a plasma process are measured using a spectrometer. The plasma charging voltage retained by (detected by) the test wafer is measured after the process step is completed. The emission spectra are correlated with the plasma charging voltage to identify the species contributing to the plasma charging voltage. The optical emission spectra are monitored in real time to optimize the plasma process to prevent plasma charging damage. The optical emission spectra are also monitored to control the plasma process drift.

Abstract: A method for forming a conductive trace on a substrate. The conductive trace is patterned with a photoresist mask and etched, thereby forming a polymer layer on a top surface and sidewalls of the photoresist mask and on sidewalls of the conductive trace. The polymer layer contains entrained chlorine gas. The substrate is heated on a chuck in a reaction chamber. A remote plasma is generated from ammonia gas and oxygen gas. The substrate is contacted with the ammonia and oxygen plasma, thereby withdrawing a substantial portion of the entrained chlorine gas from the polymer layer. A radio frequency potential is applied to the chuck on which the substrate resides, thereby creating a reactive ion etchant from the ammonia and oxygen plasma in the reaction chamber and removing the polymer layer from the top surface of the photoresist mask. The photoresist mask is thus exposed, and then removed in an ashing process.

Abstract: A method for forming a conductive trace on a substrate. The conductive trace is patterned with a photoresist mask and etched, thereby forming a polymer layer on a top surface and sidewalls of the photoresist mask and on sidewalls of the conductive trace. The polymer layer contains entrained chlorine gas. The substrate is heated on a chuck in a reaction chamber. A remote plasma is generated from ammonia gas and oxygen gas. The substrate is contacted with the ammonia and oxygen plasma, thereby withdrawing a substantial portion of the entrained chlorine gas from the polymer layer. A radio frequency potential is applied to the chuck on which the substrate resides, thereby creating a reactive ion etchant from the ammonia and oxygen plasma in the reaction chamber and removing the polymer layer from the top surface of the photoresist mask. The photoresist mask is thus exposed, and then removed in an ashing process.

Abstract: Optical emission spectra from a test wafer during a plasma process are measured using a spectrometer. The plasma charging voltage retained by (detected by) the test wafer is measured after the process step is completed. The emission spectra are correlated with the plasma charging voltage to identify the species contributing to the plasma charging voltage. The optical emission spectra are monitored in real time to optimize the plasma process to prevent plasma charging damage. The optical emission spectra are also monitored to control the plasma process drift.

Abstract: An image display apparatus capable of displaying an image signal of an unknown type. Characteristics of an input image signal are examined and, based on the examined characteristics, an attempt is made to identify the input signal as one of a known type. When the input signal can be identified as one of a known type, the signal is converted into a form suitable for display based on retrieved parameters corresponding to the signal's type. When the input signal can not be identified as one of a known type, the number of vertical lines in the signal is multiplied by a predetermined constant and the resulting product is used to convert the signal into a form suitable for display.

Abstract: A gasket is provided on a porous sheet in one body. The gasket is thin and has an excellent sealability, and processability when the gasket is built in layer-built fuel cells The gasket is made of liquid rubber and has a hardness not more than 60 (JIS A). Liquid perfluoro rubber and liquid silicone rubber is preferably used for the gasket. And gasket can be made by injection molding.

Abstract: A gasket is provided on a porous sheet in one body. The gasket is thin and has an excellent sealability, and processability when the gasket is built in layer-built fuel cells. The gasket is made of liquid rubber and has a hardness not more than 60 (JIS A). Liquid perfluoro rubber and liquid silicone rubber is preferably used for the gasket. And gasket can be made by injection molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides an architectural material obtained by forming a decorative layer containing calcium carbonate as a binder component on the surface of a base material, and laminating a ventilating protective sheet having a peeling strength of 200 to 4000 mN on the surface of the decorative layer without interposing an adhesive layer separately, and a process for producing the architectural material. The architectural material has excellent soiling resistance or abrasion resistance, and is highly practical.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing, one by one, a stack of media as stacked in a stacker table by friction rollers to separate and supply the media to the next work station. The friction rollers are rotated in such a manner that rotational force thereof is provided to overcome any frictional resistance generated between the media so that no slip is caused between the rollers to obtain a smooth medium without damage thereto.

Abstract: There is provided an inhibitory agent of an increase in blood sugar level, comprising conduritol A of the formula(I): ##STR1## or a derivative thereof, as an active component.

Abstract: A type writing ribbon guide device in a type writing appliance which comprises a pair of inner ribbon guides disposed adjacent to the type writing zone in the appliance and a pair of outer ribbon guides positioned outwardly from the inner ribbon guides and in which a type writing ribbon presents concave and convex curved shapes having different radius of curvature as the ribbon is guided along the outer and inner ribbon guides.